Full-time Teacher Heartland International English School
Posted on: 10 Jan 2025
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher to join our educational team at the Mississauga campus. The ESL teacher will be responsible for providing high-quality language instruction to non-native English speakers, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, and helping students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, a passion for teaching, and the ability to adapt lessons to meet the diverse needs of students.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver in person English lessons to a culturally diverse student population in beginner through high-advanced levels.
Duties include:
- Design and implement engaging, effective, and differentiated lesson plans tailored to students’ needs and abilities.
- Regularly assess student progress through tests, quizzes, and informal evaluations. Provide constructive feedback to help students improve their language skills.
- Create and maintain a positive, respectful, and engaging classroom environment that promotes effective learning.
- Foster a classroom culture that is culturally sensitive and inclusive, addressing the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of students.
- Utilize various teaching strategies, materials, and activities to accommodate students’ diverse learning needs and language proficiency levels.
- Work closely with other teachers, staff, and administrators to support the academic success of ESL students and ensure integration into the mainstream curriculum.
- Offer additional support to students who may require extra help or encouragement. Provide individualized attention as needed to boost students’ confidence and motivation.
- Plan and facilitate extracurricular language immersion activities that enhance students’ language development and cultural understanding.
- Stay current with best practices in ESL teaching, attend relevant workshops and conferences, and continually strive to improve teaching methods and knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Energetic, friendly, and passionate about teaching English
- Certificate in TESL or equivalent from a TESL certified institution with a minimum of 100 hours methodology and 20 hours of practicum, OCELT preferred
- Strong understanding of ESL principles, approaches, and techniques
- Language level of IELTS 9 expected
- Experience teaching adult students (16 years and over)
Location:
Heartland International English School1270 Central Parkway Suite 308Mississauga, Ontario L5C 4P4Canada
Job contact:
How to apply:
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to welcome@heartlandenglish.com.
Only applicants who are invited to an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.